Bacterial culture was the first method used to describe the human microbiota, but this
method is considered outdated by many researchers. Metagenomics studies have since …

The polyphasic approach used today in the taxonomy and systematics of the Bacteria and
Archaea includes the use of phenotypic, chemotaxonomic and genotypic data. The use of …

Metagenomics revolutionized the understanding of the relations among the human
microbiome, health and diseases, but generated a countless number of sequences that …

The compilation of the complete prokaryotic repertoire associated with human beings as
commensals or pathogens is a major goal for the scientific and medical community. The use …

Twenty years ago, the publication of the first bacterial genome sequence, from Haemophilus
influenzae, shook the world of bacteriology. In this Timeline, we review the first two decades …

The genus Pseudomonas described in 1894 is one of the most diverse and ubiquitous
bacterial genera which encompass species isolated worldwide. In the last years more than …

After a decade of research and metagenomic analyses, our knowledge of the human
microbiota appears to have reached a plateau despite promising results. In many studies …

The bacterial pangenome was introduced in 2005 and, in recent years, has been the subject
of many studies. Thanks to progress in next-generation sequencing methods, the …

Background The gene content of a species largely governs its ecological interactions and
adaptive potential. A species is therefore defined by both core genes shared between all …

Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) has extended rapidly, causing alarming
shrimp mortalities. Initially, the only known causative agent was Vibrio parahaemolyticus …